Your provincial dental association (PDA) is a corporate member of the Canadian Dental Association (CDA). Your PDA is also an excellent resource for information and networking for dental students and new dentists—see the contact details below. Additional resources in this section are provided by CDSPI, CDA and other related organizations that have helped produce this website.
Provincial Dental Association
CDSPI
CDSPI is a non-profit organization, whose members are the CDA and 9 provincial dental associations. CDSPI administers insurance and investment programs and other services meeting the needs of the Canadian dental profession and dental students.
Insurance Plans for Associates
Canadian Dental Association
Audio testimonials have been captured by CDA to provide dental students and new dentists with personal insights into the various career pathways available to Canadian dentists.
Dr. Julianne Proniuk - What's it like to be an associate in a dental practice?
Dr. Julianne Proniuk earned her Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) at the University of British Columbia in 2015 and has been practicing in Central Alberta ever since. Although she enjoyed her time out on the coast and in the prairies, she is thrilled to come back to where it all began!
Dr. Proniuk practices a patient-centered approach in her practice; she aims to provide excellent care while ensuring patient comfort and satisfaction. She values building meaningful relationships with her patients.
Dr. Amanda Trotti - On her experience working in a variety of associateships around Toronto
Dr. Amanda Trotti is a native New Yorker who graduated from Columbia University College of Dental Medicine in 2003. She emigrated to Canada in 2006, became a Canadian citizen in 2010, and hasn’t looked back! Dr. Trotti, affectionately known as “Dr. T,” enjoys all aspects of general dentistry, especially surgery and root canal therapy, and aims to make all experiences pain-free and enjoyable. She strives for excellence in her clinical practice; she is an active member in the Ontario Dental Association and is committed to continuing dental education. Her long term career goals include teaching and pursuing her long-time interest in forensic odontology. When not fixing teeth, Dr. T can easily be found baking, at a hot yoga class, training for a marathon, or chasing her two (very active) children.
Dr. Tobias Meiszinger - On choosing your associateship wisely
Tobias Meiszinger graduated from McGill in 2014. Following graduation, he completed a one year General Practice Residency at Foothills Hospital in Calgary, AB. Since September of 2015 he has been working as an associate at a private office located in a suburb of Calgary. He enjoys establishing trusting relationships with his patients and providing general family dental care to children and adults. He also works as a casual dentist within the public dental care system. His work in the public setting and involvement in various other initiatives since graduation have caused him to be passionate about improving access to dental care for vulnerable populations. When not at work, he enjoys exploring the mountains in his backyard and travelling. His most recent travels took him to Peru where he partnered with a local dentist to operate mobile dental clinics in isolated mountain villages.
Dr. Dylan Olver - On his experience with an associateship in Vancouver
Dr. Olver completed his Bachelor of Science in Microbiology and Immunology and then went on to study Dentistry at UBC. During his time there, Dylan was involved in numerous extracurricular activities including serving as President of the Dental Undergraduate Society and conducting research in wound healing of the mouth. He also volunteered his time as Student Chief of Community Outreach, and continues to be active in community volunteering.
Dr. Becky Antel - My experience with a variety of associateships in Western Canada
Dr. Becky Antel has been practicing general dentistry since 2013. Born and raised in Winnipeg, she earned a Bachelor of Science from the University of Winnipeg in 2009, and subsequently completed her dental studies at the University of Manitoba Dental School in 2013.
While in school she volunteered in Nicaragua to provide dental care to underserved populations and after being a member of the executive for last 4 years, is currently the President of the Edmonton and District Dental Society.
Dr. Antel regularly attends national and international continuing education courses in order to provide the highest quality of care for her patients.
In her free time, Dr. Antel loves skiing, biking, and dancing, is an avid reader, and outside of the dental practice loves spending time with her young family!
Other Resources
Imtiaz Manji
Academy of General Dentistry
David Rosenthal (Lawyer)
Job Listings
- JCDA
- Oral Health
- Ontario Dentist
- The Bridge
- ADA & C Updater
- MDA News
- Nova Scotia Dentist
- University of Toronto
Practice Brokers
- ROI Corporation
- Tier 3
- Heaps & Doyle
- Sean Robertson
- Nadean Burkett